It’s a new day and a new project on the way! When you’re at the thrift store to you ever spy something that seems to sit there for months and then you start to feel sorry for it? Sometimes I cave and buy it hoping to give it new life. That’s what happened when I kept seeing this beanie baby shelf.
Now, I will be honest…I can’t stand the beanie baby craze, so I apologize to all of you who love them. They are cute, but I could never fathom having dozens of them. I call them dust catchers. Okay, so there’s that. hahaha.
This is a well made shelf, but no one wanted it for obvious reasons. With that, I decide to have fun with this and recreate it all together. Consider yourself warned that I tend to go overboard, like my entry storage unit I created HERE. This is where my stash comes into play.
DIY TIME
First, I found this wood board that only needed less than a quarter inch taken off the end to replace that “My Beanies” board. I chopped it with my miter saw and then took out the sign. In order to do that I used a nail punch and hammer to push the nails all the way through. I pull the nails out of the board once it’s removed and fill the holes in the beanie baby shelf with wood filler.
Finally, my goal was to turn this shelf into as much of a functional piece as possible, so I decided to add some pegs to hang coffee mugs.
I cut those from some dowel with my hack saw and sanded the ends. Then, I taped off my drill bit so I would be able to get the same depth on each hole. I drilled in at an angle with my drill so that the mugs would hang and not fall off.
Then, once holes are drilled, I add wood glue to each hole and plug in the dowel. Done!
MORE FUN
Then out comes my handy Kreg pocket hole jig and I add pocket screws to the board I with pegs in it and attach it to the shelf.
THE REVEAL
Nothing like spray paint to make things new and here is the first part of my recreated beanie baby shelf.
Buh-bye beanies and hello farmhouse! {{happy dance}}
I didn’t have the heart to burn the “My Beanies” board because it still was cool and someone took the time to route out those letters. So, what do I do? Go all out and build this. Ha!
What a nut I am, right? I totally played around with this and created a coat rack (tutorial here) with a place to hang your beanies. My idea of a beanie collection are HATS. I do tend to hoard them and they may or may not be dust collectors. tee hee hee.
And yes, all this came from that teenie board I yanked off. I told you I would take it to the hilt. I laugh at myself. Though at the same time I think this is reminiscent of how God sees us, what we truly can be. Thankfully, He looks past the obvious and knows our hearts despite what others see. And He creates us to the hilt.
UP NEXT
Well, I hope you all enjoyed how a thrifted beanie baby shelf got me into a DIY challenge. Also, there’s always a way to recreate your decor and it’s fun! If you love either of these creations, you can find them along with many other goodies in my online shop.
Additionally, I invite you to pin and share to inspire others to think past the obvious and have some fun. That’s what makes life worth living.
Up next is Trash to Treasure Tuesday and these are my project pieces. Any guesses? Come see their new life HERE. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter. PLUS, you will get your FREE Furniture Buying Checklist and special discount to my shop. Until next time!
Also, more projects like my beanie baby shelf:
SO cute, so clever! You’re an inspiration
Thanks so much!
So glad you showed that last picture of the hat shelf from the side. I couldn’t figure out from the small pictures what those tiny arrows were. They looked like chains. But I didn’t see how the black and white hat got under the chain. Clips! So great! Love both of these makeovers, Larissa! You’re a wonder!
Ditto to Patty’s response. Love your imagination and thanks for sharing!
You all are making me blush. Thank you!
Clothespins for the win!! Thank you for the giggle, Patty. 😀
You are BEYOND creative! I LOVE these remakes!!! Whenever I see your email in my IN box, it is the first one I open. Thank you so very much for sharing your talents!
How absolutely awesome to hear. You truly made me smile. Thank you!!
Oh my goodness! I love them both! So clever and creative.
Happy dance!! I’m so excited to hear it. Thank you!
I pictured you changing up the shelf to put mason jars of dried beans!!! Love your shelf makeover. So sleek.
bwahahaha!! That too! hilarious.
Larissa you are a genius. These are amazing!
Your sweet comment made my day. Thank you!!
As always it is a “wow” you totally amaze me. CONGRATULATIONS for the win,I was so hoping it would be you!
I’m so happy to hear your Wow. Thank you, Bonnie! and thank you for the love on me for the win. So exciting!!
Another fabulous makeover. Congrats on the win. I am so glad.
Thank you, Debra! I still can’t believe I won. I’m so happy!
I love this! Fabulous job repurposing into two items!!
Wahoo!! So fun to share and do. Thank you!
Larissa your imagination in repurposing items is a wonder. Congratulations on your win. You are so talented!
Thank you, Darlene! I am so thankful I can create and share.
Going overboard is what we keep coming back here for – it’s what we love about you, Larissa! The Beanie rack couldn’t be more adorable – seriously girl!!!
haha…yeah, baby!! Thank you, Marie. hugs!
Oh P.S. – I was doing the happy dance when I saw that you won the Zibra Brush contest! Woot Woot
Crazy cool, isn’t it?! Thanks!
Larissa, Great makeovers! I love that you kept the “beanies” it just adds a nice dash of whimsy to the hat rack!!!!
Had to do something with it. Hooray!
Oh my gosh these are so great! I love how you never stop coming up with new and unique items. Its no wonder you won the contest, congratulations!
Keep my brain happy, especially with cabin fever. haha! Thank you, Kristina!
Larissa, I love the projects, but even more I love the photo of you in the hat. You look great!!!!
Dapper in a men’s hat…mmm.mmm.mmm. Hee hee! Thank you, Carol.
Larissa, you are a creative genius and God has done us all a big favor!
Thank you for giving me the biggest virtual hug ever. 😀
Beautiful repurpose times 2 Larissa!! I love the black shelf. 🙂
wahoo!! I had such fun giving it a shot. Thanks!